Send us a Text Message.Our guest this week is my college roommate, Dr. Stephen Berkwitz. We reminisce about our college days and Steve's influence on my musical tastes. Steve shares great stories about the shows he's seen throughout his life, spanning a wide variety of musical genres and acts from Prince and Soul Asylum to Alice Cooper and The Lunachicks. Additionally, he lifts the curtain behind the scenes from his time as a concert promoter, as we hear how a show is (or is not) cancell...

Send us a Text Message.This week's guest is Jason Rushforth, who shares his journey through the world of live music. From the magnetic pull of The Beatles, courtesy of his British father, to the electrifying vibes of his first Motley Crue concert, Jason's stories are a testament to the lifelong magic of music. As he takes us through his early days of musical discovery, prepare to be transported back to your own formative years of concert-going and album-spinning. And our journey doesn't stop ...

Send us a Text Message.What happens when an Aussie music enthusiast falls for the American live music scene? Join us on this episode as Soph Stafford, our first international guest, shares her fascinating musical journey. Soph's story is fueled by a deep love for live shows, which for her means coming to the United States with her husband at least once a year to see concerts.From bucket list dreams to backstage encounters with legends like Neil Finn, Def Leppard, and the Backstreet Boys, this...

Send us a Text Message.The Rolling Stones blew through the Metropolitan area over Memorial Day Weekend, and I was fortunate to be able to catch the first of their two shows at MetLife Stadium. This concert review breaks down the the entire show - whether you're a lifelong Stones fan or just know their music, you will feel like you were right there with me, amidst a sea of Stones t-shirts watching rock and roll legends who continue to re-define the limits for great...

Send us a Text Message.On this week's episode, Sam Elkin of C3 Presents and I walk through the sonic corridors of our past, reminiscing about the shows that shaped us. Prepare to see concerts from a different perspective as Sam, with his insider know-how, unravels the complex tapestry of curating some of the most dynamic live music events in the industry. His tales will illuminate the unseen threads of brand partnerships that keep the vibrant festival scene pulsating, offering a rare pe...

Send us a Text Message.This week, I sit down with Rod Drysdale, an old friend and former bandmate, to chat about our shared passion for the rock gigs that have become the soundtrack to our lives. Rod's love of music runs deep, and we go through his musical evolution, from Adult Contemporary music in the '70's, to Southern Rock, then Prog, then Metal, then everything, all at once.Learn which band Rod took his wife to go see on their first date, which instrument he swapped for the drums, and ho...

Send us a Text Message.On this week's show, we're skating down memory lane with the engaging lead vocalist of The Zambonis and The Levees. Dave Schneider is a great storyteller, and his musical journey is a series of anecdotes that ring with laughter and joy. From making up original songs at open mic nights to the Zambonis' recent induction into the New England Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame, we'll be covering Dave's charmed and charming life in music. Get ready to learn about "Hockey R...

Send us a Text Message.It's our first concert review here on the podcast! I was lucky enough to score a last-minute ticket to see Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in Syracuse, and it was a special night. The show was yet another testament to the enduring energy that Bruce and the band pump into the crowd, and the crowd is happy to give right back. I'll tell you all about it, and discuss the power of nostalgia in Springsteen's setlist, looking into how he has used the past as a powerful...

Send us a Text Message.The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast - Episode 005 with John Zilch.John is a former colleague of mine, and a real child of '90's alternative rock, who has expanded his tastes as he's become an adult and a parent. Hear stories about his first concert - a who's who of '90's alt rock aspirants - and the joys of being surprised by finding new bands. From Pearl Jam to Sponge to The National and Phoebe Bridgers, John is a live music connoisseur and just a charming person to tal...

Send us a Text Message. Mark Hutchison joins us with his road case full of stories, ready to review the soundtrack of his life on this episode of the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast. His journey is a testament to the power of a great rock anthem, but it's not just about the tracks that shaped him – it's about the communal pulse of concerts that have etched unforgettable memories in his mind. The discussion crescendos as we pay homage to historic performances that transcend time and the venues that...

As a live music enthusiast, I've had my fair share of concert escapades, but I pale in comparison to my latest podcast guest, Russell Kahn, the Chief Content Officer at News-O-Matic and a veteran of nearly a thousand shows. Imagine losing yourself in the throngs of a Phish concert or catching John Popper's harmonica mid-air; these are the moments we live for. In our conversation, Russ and I swap tales from our collective memories, recounting the rush of our first concerts and the bittersweet...

Episode 002 w/ Chandler Hutchison, in which we discuss how his father passed along a love of rock-n-roll, how his favorite band is heavily influenced by his childhood friend, and why a KISS concert is not always a KISS concert. Tune in!

We are talking with Eric Blakeslee about his lifelong love of live music. You'll hear about how Rush influenced his desire to play guitar, and who in his family received the first-ever Rickenbacker 12-string guitar. Tune in!